Category: Shopping and Retail

A Tangled Tale of Gun Parts, Identity Theft and the Ease of Buy Now, Pay Later

The New York Times – Business:
Seung Song said his identity was stolen and used to buy $5,000 worth of gun components from an online dealer using a buy now, pay later service.
Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers

The New York Times – Business:
Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.
How to Keep Revenge Spending From Ruining Your Retirement

The New York Times – Business:
Once the worst of the pandemic passed, some of us turned from being savers to spenders — setting ourselves up for potential disaster.
Why U.K. Supermarkets Are Limiting Vegetables

The New York Times – Business:
Five major grocery chains are restricting the number of some produce items, as bad weather in Spain leads to shortages.
As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No

The New York Times – Business:
More than 70 proposed dollar stores have been rejected since 2019, a report shows. It’s a small number compared with those that opened but evidence of opposition to the industry.
You Don’t Have to Be a Skier to Dress Like One (from the ’80s)

The New York Times – Sports:
Neon and metallic designs have become so popular among skiers and nonskiers seeking “the vibe” that they’ve become hard to find.
Fur Sales Are Illegal in California. Does Anyone Care?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The popularity of fur products had been diminishing in the state even before the new ban.
Why Are Blundstone Boots So Popular?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Every so often, a specific boot gets associated with a certain era. Will Blundstone’s Chelsea boots be the defining style of the early 2020s?
Walmart Warns That Shoppers Are Feeling the Squeeze of Higher Prices

The New York Times – Business:
The retail giant reported strong results for the holiday shopping season, but said that the coming year would be tougher.
As Austin’s SoCo District Grows, Is It Losing Its ‘Weird’?

The New York Times – Business:
Streets like South Congress Avenue are crucial to retail and hotel chains looking for cachet, real estate experts say, but gentrification can push out local businesses and residents.
The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

The New York Times – Business:
The battered industry’s next generation of leaders needs a complex set of skills, yet scaled-down store training programs aren’t meeting demand.
What Does a Cool Girl Look Like?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The young New York brand Khaite has grown into a powerhouse with an elusive aesthetic.